Nathan's Insights

World Traveller: 7 Continents, 90 Countries, 871 Days Overseas


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  • World Trip 2009-2010: Southern Cross Tour Review

    Iguassu Falls, Argentina (Taken 12 December 2009)

    Tour Title: Southern Cross
    Tour Company: G Adventures
    Tour Leaders: David (05/12-19/12/2009), Jose Valdivia (20/12-30/12/2009) and Edgar (31/12/2009-17/01/2010)
    Cities Visited: Rio De Janeiro, Ilha Grande, Paraty, Iguassu Falls, Itaipu, Bonito, Pantanal, Santa Cruz, Sucre, Potosi, Uyuni, Salt Flats, Uyuni Desert, La Paz, Puno, Copacabana, Lake Titicaca, Taguile Island, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Ollantaytambo, Inca Trail, Machu Picchu, Arequipa, Colca Valley, Nazca, Pisco, Lima
    Countries Visited: Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, Bolivia, Peru
    Dates: Saturday 05 December 2009 to Sunday 17 January 2010 
    Duration: 45 days
    Tour Type: Classic
    Tour Itinerary (PDF) and Journal Entries

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  • World Trip 2026 Update – Australian Leg Booked and Paid

    Adventure ahead on the Indian Pacific

    While my World Trip 2026 is still 16 months away a lot has recently occurred. 

    Most importantly my employer had granted me approval for 8 weeks leave.  I’ve also paid for tour on first leg, commencing in November 2026, and put down a deposit for the second tour activity.

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  • Renovations Almost completed – time for travel planning and saving

    Over the last 12 months, I’ve been slowly upgrading and fixing up my apartment. This started with painting the apartment, replacing an old bed, replacing the toilet, replacing the blinds / curtains, and replacing the couches.

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  • Future Adventures: 2026 and beyond

    Petra – A wonder of the modern world I want to visit

    With my 2024-25 world trip behind me I’m now focused on what is next.  Having visited 90 countries so far I’ve issued a challenge to myself to experience 100 countries before I retire (hopefully sometime before 2029 and 2032).

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  • Destination: Saint Kitts and Nevis

    Official Name: Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis
    Established: 19 September 1983 (Independence from the United Kingdom)
    Population: 100,772 (2022 estimate)
    Country Size: 261 square kms
    Religion: 94.6% Christian, 2.6% No Religion 
    Language: English, Saint Kitts Creole
    Currency: East Caribbean dollar (XCD)
    Capital: Basseterre
    Order of Visit: Ninetieth
    First Visit: 02 January 2025
    Last Visit: 02 January 2025
    Duration: 1 Day
    Highlights: Enjoying rum and music on a catamaran trip around St Kitts. Sightseeing on the rustic and enjoyable St Kitts Railway train.
    Cities: Basseterre
    Saint Kitts and Nevis Journal Entry
    Published 16 November 2024 | 01 April 2025

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  • Destination: Antigua and Barbuda

    Official Name: Antigua and Barbuda
    Established: 23 September 1859 (Antigua and Barbuda), 1 November 1981 (Independence from the United Kingdom)
    Population: 100,772 (2022 estimate)
    Country Size: 440 square kms
    Religion: 92.7% Christian, 3.6% Rastafari 
    Language: English, Antiguan and Barbudan Creole
    Currency: East Caribbean dollar (XCD)
    Capital: St. John’s
    Order of Visit: Eighty Ninth
    First Visit: 01 January 2025 
    Last Visit: 01 January 2025 
    Duration: 1 Day
    Highlights: Exploring the beautiful Antigua and Barbuda island, magnificent views from Shirley Heights, exploring the historic UNESCO Nelson’s Dockyard, enjoying the lush rainforest, scouting the Antiqua and Barbuda coastline on a catamaran across crystal-clear waters.
    Cities: St. John’s
    Antigua and Barbuda Journal Entry
    Published 11 November 2024 | 25 March 2025

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  • Destination: Saint Lucia

    Official Name: Saint Lucia
    Established: 22 February 1979 ( Independence from the United Kingdom)
    Population: 178,696 (2018 estimate)
    Country Size: 617 square kms
    Religion: 90.3% Christian, 5.9% No Religion, 1.9% Rastafari 
    Language: English
    Currency: Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD)
    Capital: Castries
    Order of Visit: Eighty Eighth
    First Visit: 31 December 2024
    Last Visit: 31 December 2024
    Duration: 1 Day
    Highlights: Exploring the island’s dramatic coastline on a catamaran, swim in the Caribbean Sea at Anse Mamin, 4×4 safari Jeep excursion, visit Margot Bay, visiting a traditional fishing village
    Cities: Castries
    Saint Lucia Journal Entry
    Published 28 October 2024 | Updated 18 March 2025

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  • Destination: Sint Maarten

    Official Name: Sint Maarten
    Established: 10 October 2010 (constituent country)
    Population: 58,477 (2023 estimate)
    Country Size: 34 square kms
    Religion: 82.18% Christian, 7.9% No Religion 
    Language: Dutch, English
    Currency: Netherlands Antillean guilder (ANG); Unoffical but use both US dollar (USD) and euro (EUR)
    Capital: Philipsburg
    Order of Visit: Eighty Seventh
    First Visit: 30 December 2024
    Last Visit: 30 December 2024
    Duration: 1 Day
    Expected Highlights: The views from Rockland Estate of Sint Maarten
    Cities: Philipsburg
    Sint Maarten Journal Entry
    Published 25 October 2024 | 17 March 2025

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  • Destination: Puerto Rico

    Official Name: Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
    Established: 1898 (Cession from Spain), 1952 (Current constitution)
    Population: 3,205,691 (2023 estimate)
    Country Size: 8,868 square kms
    Religion: 69.7% Catholic, 25.1% Protestant
    Language: Spanish, English
    Currency: USA Dollar (USD)
    Capital: San Juan
    Order of Visit: Eighty Sixth
    First Visit: 29 December 2024
    Last Visit: 29 December 2024
    Duration: 1 Day
    Highlights: Exploring Castillo San Cristobal, Governor’s Mansion, the amazing Sunset over San Juan
    Puerto Rico Journal Entry
    Cities: San Juan
    Published 15 October 2024 | 10 March 2025

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  • Destination: Haiti

    Official Name: Republic of Haiti
    Established: 1804 (First Empire), 1915-1934 (USA Occupied), 1934 (Independence from USA)
    Population: 11,470,261 (2023 estimate)
    Country Size: 27,750 square kms
    Religion: 87.0% Christianity, 10.7% no religion, 2.1% folk religions    
    Language: French, Haitian Creole
    Currency: Gourde (HTG)
    Capital: Port-au-Prince
    Order of Visit: Eighty Fifth
    First Visit: 28 December 2024 (planned)
    Last Visit: 28 December 2024 (planned)
    Duration: 1 Day
    Expected Highlights: Nellie’s Tower, Dragon’s Rock, Haiti’s mountainous coastline, Haitian vodou, Norm’s Place, Beer Tasting
    Haiti Journal Entry
    Cities: Labadee
    Published 10 October 2024 | 08 March 2025

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